WGU C367 Elementary Physical Education and Health Methods – Already Passed

WGU C367 Elementary Physical Education and Health Methods – Already Passed Internal locus of control Students see themselves as being in control & improving their quality of life. External locus of control Where an individual believes that they cannot control many factors that contribute to higher level of wellness. Self-efficacy Belief in one's ability to accomplish a specific task or behavior. Health Education "Continuum of learning which enables people, as individual members of social structures, to voluntarily make decisions, modify, and manage social conditions in ways which are health enhancing" Society for Public Health Education (SOPHE) Health education is "any combination of learning experiences that promote voluntary actions and informed decisions conducive to health" SOPHE Is "concerned with the health behavior of individuals and with the living and working conditions that influence their health" Health Education in Elementary school From teacher's perspective, health education is the process of developing and providing planned learning experiences in such a way as to supply information, change attitudes, and influence behavior health promotion: Michael O'Donnell, editor of American Journal of Public Health "any combination of health education, and related organizational, political, and economic intervention designed to facilitate behavioral and environmental changes conducive to health" (National Center for Health Fitness 2006). Process of Health Education should: Result in children developing a sense of individual responsibility for their health, leading to health enhancement or high-level wellness. As part of this process, a child should develop assertiveness, decision-making skills, self-esteem, self-confidence, and a sense that he or she can achieve success not only in health-related matters, but also in life in general. Components of Health Education • assume responsibility for health, care and actively participate with a medical professional in the decision-making process. • respect the benefits of medical technology, tests & equipment, but question medical professionals on their use of the technology. • try new behaviors and modify others. • skeptical of health fads & trends. • ask questions, seek evidence, and evaluate information regarding health matters. • strive for self-reliance in personal health matters. • voluntarily adopt practices consistent with a healthy lifestyle. Health Promotion Any combination of health education, & related organizational, political, and economic intervention designed to facilitate behavioral and environmental changes conducive to health. Healthful school environment Physical and emotional environment of the classroom. School health instruction Planned, sequential instruction taught by qualified, trained teachers. School health services Services that help students, faculty, and staff to appraise, protect, and promote health. Physical education Planned, sequential instruction which proves cognitive content and learning experiences in a variety of activity areas such as movement, physical fitness, dance, games, and sports. Nutrition and food services Nutrition related instruction and activities. School based counseling services designed to improve students' mental, emotional, and social health. School site health promotion for staff Opportunities for staff to improve their health status through activities such as health assessments, health education, and health-related fitness. School, family, community health promotion partnerships school officials, parents, and community organizations partner together to deliver a cohesive and accurate health message. Learning Strategies Make content and objectives come alive. The Power Model for Decision Making What is the problem? What are the options? What is best to do? Enact your plan. Reflect on the outcome and revise if needed. Developing Refusal skills Part of good decision making to leave potentially harmful situation that threatens emotional or physical safety. Decision stories Open-ended vignettes that describe a values-related dilemma and ask students to suggest a course of action. Critical Essays Students write their evaluation or judgement concerning an issue, product, or concept. Debate Focuses on the merits and problems associated with a proposed solution to an issue. Committee Work Small groups of students research a topic of interest, each member contributes and the results are presented orally. Resource Speakers Doctors, Nurses, police, fire department personnel, nutritionists, and health researchers. Action-Oriented Strategies A variety of student-centered strategies to enliven health instruction and can range from seat work to field trips. Self-Appraisals Inventories that children can be given to help them assess their health status or feelings concerning an important issue.